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Marine Fisheries - NCDMF - Recreational Fishing Reports

Marine Fisheries

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Read fishing reports on your mobile device here.

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries interviews anglers throughout coastal areas to estimate the marine recreational fishing catch. The following regional fishing reports are updated weekly and compiled by DMF port agents as they observe and interview fishermen at access sites along the coast — more than 500 anglers are interviewed each week.

Please note: New reports are usually posted by early Monday afternoon.

Click on a district name (below) to get more information on fishing activity in that area.

Northern
Dare, Hyde, Currituck and Beaufort Counties

Central
Pamlico, Craven, Carteret and Counties

Southern
Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick Counties

Current Fishing Report Photos
— Updated 08/15/17
Fishing Report Photos — Best of 2016

Additional Fishing Reports:

Tuna and Billfish Report (Updated 08/17/17)
Shad and Striper Fishing Report (Updated 02/13/17)

See also:
Recreational Size and Creel Limits (Rec Guide)
Fish Identification Guide
North Carolina State Saltwater Records

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N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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